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09/30/2025
New Perspectives: Celebrating Carley
OAO is proud to spotlight Carley, who recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming a licensed optician. We asked a few personal questions about her path, what this accomplishment means to her, and where she's headed. Her hard work and passion led to this milestone, and we couldn't be happier. Here's a peek into her journey, and what's ahead.
Q. Carley, what first sparked your interest in becoming an Optician?
A: About 10 years ago I worked customer service for Hoya. I took a break after I left them and stayed home with my daughter. When it was time to return to the workforce, optical seemed like a natural path for me to take. I already had a pretty solid base of information.
Q. Along the way, was there someone who really encouraged or inspired you to keep going?
A: Absolutely my family. I constantly want to be working towards being the best version of myself I can be, and I want to be a role model for my daughters to look up to as they grow up.
